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Definitions for Fraction
[1] Mathematics . a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.
[2] Chemistry . (in a volatile mixture) a component whose range of boiling point temperatures allows it to be separated from other components by fractionation.
[3] a part as distinct from the whole of anything; portion or section: The meeting started with a fraction of us present.
[4] a very small part or segment of anything; minute portion: Only a fraction of the work was completed on time.
[5] a very small amount; a little bit: It was only a fraction away from completion.
[6] a piece broken off; fragment or bit.
[7] the act of breaking.
[8] Ecclesiastical . (in a Eucharistic service) the breaking of the Host.
[9] to divide or break into fractions, sections, factions, etc.: Dissension threatens to fraction the powerful union.
[10] maths a ratio of two expressions or numbers other than zero any rational number that is not an integer
[11] any part or subdivision a substantial fraction of the nation
[12] a small piece; fragment
[13] chem a component of a mixture separated by a fractional process, such as fractional distillation
[14] Christianity the formal breaking of the bread in Communion
[15] the act of breaking
[16] (tr) to divide
Words related to Fraction
portion, chunk, half, ratio, division, cut, end, fragment, section, share, slice, piece, bite, subdivision, part, partial, bit, segment, quotient
Words nearby Fraction
fracp, fracs, fractable, fractal, fracted, fraction, fractional, fractional crystallization, fractional currency, fractional distillation, fractional orbital bombardment system
Origin of Fraction
1350–1400; Middle English fraccioun < Late Latin frāctiōn- (stem of frāctiō ) a breaking (in pieces), equivalent to Latin frāct(us ) (past participle of frangere to break) + -iōn- -ion
Other words from Fraction
sub·frac·tion , noun
Word origin for Fraction
C14: from Late Latin fractiō a breaking into pieces, from Latin fractus broken, from frangere to break
Synonyms for Fraction
chunk, half, portion, bite, cut, division, end, fragment, piece, section, share, slice